Among the highlights for winter entertainment are: an exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry devoted to the award-winning costume designer behind both “Wicked” films, the stage ...

A new report found fewer children are attending Chicago Public Schools, and it's not just because families are having fewer kids overall. A new report found fewer children are attending Chicago Public ...

Elgin has been awarded a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to help fund improvements to Channing Park.

Whether it's to play on the playground, take a walk, or go fishing, many parks in the Springfield area are getting a major ...

The designer's Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation pledged to spend $25 million opening cancer care centers in five cities.

The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center is establishing the UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center, new ...

The Glen Ellyn Park District in Chicago's western suburbs has received a $600,000 grant from the State of Illinois for ...

The district has set aside $500,000 for a participatory budget program in which residents will have an opportunity to submit ideas and vote on the category of projects they want prioritized.

An easy drive from Chicago, this state park offers a glimpse into the past with a well-preserved canal, plus access to ...

Chicago’s Grant Park Music Festival announced its season lineup Tuesday, offering the first glimmer of hope that the city’s summer cultural season isn’t too far off. The annual classical series ...

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